Clubs: Calvin Harris heads bank holiday line-up

BANK holiday season is upon us and a host of talented DJs will be helping clubbers celebrate two long weekends.

BANK holiday season is upon us and a host of talented DJs will be helping clubbers celebrate two long weekends.

One of the biggest names, Calvin Harris, returns to Gatecrasher Birmingham on May 1. It won’t be the first time the Scottish electro-star has been to the city and he says he’s keen to get back to the Broad Street venue.

He says: “People can expect loads of bass and big tunes that will make you dance.”

It’s been a busy year already for the 27-year-old who will be releasing singles throughout the summer with a view to releasing an album later in the year.

His latest track, Awooga, also proved a hit at the Miami Music Week.

Calvin says: “The fact that so many DJs that I look up to were playing that track just blew my mind.”

This Sunday, up-and-coming artist Wretch 32, along with Example, who teamed up on new single Unorthodox, will be at Gatecrasher, appearing alongside Radio 1 star Trevor Nelson.

The duo are tipped to take the No.1 slot this Sunday so the event could be a celebration for them.

Gatecrasher managing director Simon Raine says it will be an unforgettable night.

“All the signs are that Wretch and Example will have a No.1 single this Easter and we aim to make this a party to remember,” he says.

Tonight will see Birmingham club brand Raveology’s annual Payback event at the HMV Institute.

Event promoter MC Magika says: “Every year we try our best to deliver a Payback event as a massive thank you to all those who support Raveology and our affiliated events.

“It still stars all of our stable of talent including Bassman, MC Trigga, DJ Sly and DJ Hazard.

“We haven’t staged an event at the Institute since it was in its old guise of Sanctuary, so we’re looking forward to seeing how people react to the show there.

“I think our audience will really love this venue. It’s very important to us to keep things fresh by staging our events at different venues. It’s the key to our success.”